Who Can Apply:
- Solgaard is a design-driven brand using business as a force for good. Solgaard’s premium travel gear and accessories collection is crafted through sustainable innovation. Pioneers in utilizing recycled materials in its fabrics (Shore-Tex®) and travel gear, including the award-winning Carry-On Closet®, Solgaard, in cooperation with The Solgaard Nyx Foundation and its network of impact partners, cleans up six pounds of ocean-bound plastic from coastal communities with every purchase.
- Founded in 2016 by Norwegian Canadian entrepreneur Adrian Solgaard, Solgaard was created with the mission of optimizing life on the go for global citizens while making a positive environmental impact.
- The Solgaard Scholars: Access Oceanic Studies for LGBTQ+ Students Scholarship celebrates both World Ocean Month and Pride Month by supporting LGBTQ+ students pursuing education in the fields of ocean preservation, conservation, or any study related to oceanic health. This scholarship empowers bright minds passionate about sustainability and oceanic health, helping them further their education while continuing the work to protect and restore the world’s oceans.
Submission: To apply, create a short video or write an essay about why you are a good candidate for this scholarship and why you are passionate about oceanic health.
Deadline: September 21, 2025
Amount: $5,000
Learn More: https://bold.org/scholarships/solgaard-scholars-access-oceanic-studies-for-lgbtq-students/
